Which Swallow? Ethiopia Feb 3 (1 Viewer)

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jstanleyg

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• Feb 4, 2018

• #1

I thought I was looking at Barn Swallows, but looking at my photos, it looks like the neck band is pretty faint for the species. Could it be either an Ethiopian or Red-chested Swallow?

Thanks!

 

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jstanleyg

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• Feb 5, 2018

• #2

The tail pattern looks like either barn or Ethiopian swallow to me, anyway.

 

Larry Sweetland

Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'

• Feb 5, 2018

• #3

Wire-tailed, going on the dark patches on the rear of the flanks.

 

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andyb39

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• Feb 7, 2018

• #4

Looks like juvenile Wire-tailed - the tail shape is also distinctive.

 

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jstanleyg

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• Feb 7, 2018

• #5

Great, thanks!